I have an abscess on the side of my chin. What should I do?

If you've had the abscess for more than two weeks or keeps getting worse after one week, you should see your doctor to have the abscess taken care of. Otherwise, follow the above protocol in this article. You may find the warm compresses several times a day helpful as well as keeping the area clean. Applying ice and/or taking an over the counter pain/anti-inflammatory medication (such as ibuprofen) may help the discomfort and swelling. Picking, pinching, or trying to drain it may only make it worse, spread the infection, and lead to scarring on your face.